Step by Step Instructions

Ordering and Downloading of Growing Families eBooks

 
 
 

The Growing Families Series of eBooks contains content coding that allows digital books to reside on a phone, tablet or desktop device. The coding is designed to be used specifically with:

  • A free Adobe Account

  • An Adode authorized eBook reader

REMINDER: Growing Families eBooks Content Versus Print Edition:

  • The Growing Families’ eBooks contains the same basic content as the Print Edition, but reflects the most recent content updates. That means, certain eBook chapters may read differently than the print edition however, the overall original parenting concepts that made the program successful are still present.

Let’s Get Started… Select your Device

 

Select Your Device

Note: There are different reader apps that can be used. Adobe Digital Editions works for some books, Pocketbook Reader app (free) and Bluefire Reader ($4.99/one time fee) works well for all books. But for all readers you need the Adobe DRM code.

Note: If you want to install on more than one device, you will need to use the email you will receive once you purchase the item. In that email, right above the blue box that says Download Receipt, is a link name to the book that you purchased. This is the download to use for other device (all using the same email address).

Download or install questions can be directed to customerservice@growingfamilies.life

iOS - iPhone/iPad

Step 1: Create a Free Adobe ID

(If you already have an Adobe ID, skip this step and go to “Step 2: Install Reader App.”)

An Adobe ID is a free account that allows you to open DRM protected eBooks (HINT: to keep all books under the same account be sure and sign up this prior to downloading the book and always use the same email address).

Go to the Adobe Login Page.

  1. Click on Create an account.

  2. Fill out the form and jot down the email address and password used to sign up. Read the “terms of use” and click Create an Account.

Step 2: Install - PocketBook Reader App (free) or Bluefire Reader ($4.99/OTP)

(If you already have an Adobe compatible reader and entered your Adobe ID, skip this step and go to “Step 4: Download Your eBook.”).

  1. Go to the App Store on your device.

  2. Search for the PocketBook Reader or Bluefire App.

  3. Tap Install.

Once the installation is complete, tap Open to launch the App.

* PocketBook Reader App is free. Bluefire Reader is a one time $4.99 fee. Both readers are Adobe authorized reader apps that works well with iPhones and iPads.

Step 3: Enter Your Adobe ID in the Reader App

To read your eBooks, you must enter your Adobe ID into your Reader App.

  1. Go to the Settings section in your Reader.

  2. Tap Adobe DRM.

  3. Enter the email address and password used to open your free Adobe ID Account.

  4. Tap Log in.

Your App should now be configured to read DRM protected eBooks. (You will not need to repeat the previous steps for your next eBook purchase.)

Step 4a: Purchase Your eBook

(If you have already downloaded your eBook, skip this step and go to “Step 5: Open the eBook.”)

Purchase Your eBook:

Step 4b: Download Your eBook

 

Download your eBook.

  • Tap the blue Download eBook button shown on picture; or

  • Download your eBook file by following the link in the email sent with your eBook Purchase Receipt. It’s the blue name of the book link right above the Download Invoice box.

The downloaded file will have a .acsm extension due to DRM.

 

Step 5: Open the eBook in the Reader App

Now that the PocketBook Reader or Bluefire Reader App is configured on your device, you can open the ebook.

 

  1. Search For and open the Files App on your iPad or iPhone. This App contains all of your downloads.

  2. Long-press the file with the .acsm extension that you just downloaded.

  3. Tap Share in the pop-up menu.

  4. Tap PocketBook or Bluefire icon to open your eBook in the Reader App.

 

Step 6: Enjoy Your eBook!

Android - Phone/Tablet

Step 1: Create a Free Adobe ID

(If you already have an Adobe ID, skip this step and go to “Step 2: Install Reader App.”)

An Adobe ID is a free account that allows you to open DRM protected eBooks (HINT: to keep all books under the same account be sure and sign up this prior to downloading the book and always use the same email address).

Go to the Adobe Login Page.

  1. Click on Create an account.

  2. Fill out the form and jot down the email address and password used to sign up. Read the “terms of use” and click Create an Account.

Step 2: Install - PocketBook Reader App (free) or Bluefire Reader ($4.99/OTP)

(If you already have an Adobe compatible reader and entered your Adobe ID, skip this step and go to “Step 4: Download Your eBook.”).

  1. Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device.

  2. Search for the PocketBook Reader or Bluefire App.

  3. Tap Install.

Once the installation is complete, tap Open to launch the App.

* PocketBook Reader App is free. Bluefire Reader is a one time $4.99 fee. Both readers are Adobe authorized reader apps.

Step 3: Enter Your Adobe ID in Reader App

To read your eBooks, you must enter your Adobe ID in the PocketBook or Bluefire Reader App.

  1. Go to the Settings section in your Reader.

  2. Tap Accounts.

  3. Enter the email address and password used to open your free Adobe ID Account.

  4. Tap Sign In.

Your App should now be configured to read DRM protected eBooks. (You will not need to repeat the previous steps for your next eBook purchase.)

Step 4a: Purchase Your eBook

(If you have already downloaded your eBook, skip this step and go to “Step 5: Open the eBook.”)

Purchase Your eBook:

Step 4b: Download Your eBook

 

Download your eBook.

  • Go back to your Web browser to tap the blue download eBook button shown on picture; or

  • Download your eBook file by following the link in the email sent with your eBook Purchase Receipt. It’s the blue name of the book link right above the Download Invoice box.

The downloaded file will have a .acsm extension due to DRM.

 

Step 5: Open the eBook in the Reader App

Now that the PocketBook or Bluefire Reader App is configured on your device, you can open the ebook.

  1. Open the Downloads File on your Android.

  2. Long-press the file with the .acsm extension that you just downloaded.

  3. Tap Share in the pop-up menu.

  4. Tap PocketBook or Bluefire icon to open the book.

Step 6: Enjoy Your eBook!

Computer

Step 1: Create a Free Adobe ID

(If you already have an Adobe ID, skip this step and go to “Step 2: Install Reader App.”)

An Adobe ID is a free account that allows you to open DRM protected eBooks (HINT: to keep all books under the same account be sure and sign up this prior to downloading the book and always use the same email address).

Go to the Adobe Login Page.

  1. Click on Create an account.

  2. Fill out the form and jot down the email address and password used to sign up. Read the “terms of use” and click Create an Account.

Step 2: Install Reader App - Adobe Digital Editions (free), PocketBook Reader App (free) or Bluefire Reader ($4.99/OTP)

(If you already have an Adobe compatible reader and entered your Adobe ID, skip this step and go to Step 3: Authorize Your Computer.”)

  1. Go to Adobe Digital Editions Installers

  2. Download Adobe Digital Editions for Mac/Windows.

Once the download is complete, Open File and Install.

* Adobe Digital Editions Reader App: This is a free, Adobe authorized reader compatible with Desktops. There may be other Desktop Readers, such as PocketBook Reader or Bluefire Reader available in the App Store and Google Play.

Step 3a: Purchase Your eBook

(If you have already downloaded your eBook, skip this step and go to “Step 5: Open the eBook.”)

Purchase Your eBook:

Step 3b: Download Your eBook

Download your eBook.

  • Go back to your Web browser to tap the blue download eBook button shown on picture; or

  • Download this file by following the link in the email sent with your eBook Purchase Receipt.

The downloaded file will have a .acsm extension due to DRM.

Step 4: Authorize your Computer

To read your eBooks.

  1. Go to Downloads on your device and Open the Book Access (.acsm) file.

  2. The first time you open a Book Access File, you will need to authorize your computer.

  3. Enter the email address and password created in Step 1. Create an Adobe ID.

  4. Click Authorize. Note: It may take up to 10 mins for Adobe to verify your eBook.

Your App is configured to read eBooks.

Step 5: Enjoy Your eBook!